LOWER GRADE HELLGATE

Lower Grade Hellgate is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hellgate Elem school district, located in Missoula, MT with about 952 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 58 teachers, Lower Grade Hellgate has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

**Hellgate Elementary** (specifically the Lower Grade campus located on Flynn Lane) serves as a primary educational facility for the Hellgate Elementary School District in Missoula, Montana. As part of a K-8 district, this campus typically houses the youngest students, providing foundational education from kindergarten through the early elementary grades. The school is known for being a central pillar of the local community, emphasizing a supportive academic environment designed to foster early social development and core literacy and numeracy skills.

The school is characterized by its focus on creating a small-community feel within a growing suburban area. By separating the lower grades from the middle school campus, the Flynn Lane facility is able to tailor its infrastructure, playground areas, and classroom management to the specific developmental needs of younger children. It maintains a strong partnership with the broader Missoula community and the upper-grade campus, ensuring a cohesive transition as students progress through the district’s integrated curriculum.

For more information, contact Lower Grade Hellgate at (406) 721-2160 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.